We got a call from a relative in France who wants us to go visit this summer and so decided that if we go, we're killing 2 birds with one stone and visiting family in Sicily(which was already tentatively planned for summer 08) and spending 2+weeks in a car covering at least those 2 countries most likely in July or August.

Anybody know anything I should try and get to while I'm there.
If not an event in particular, what's a series i should look into?
the preferred area would be Italy and France but could possibly be extended to Spain, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Right now I'm going to look into F1, LMS, ETCC, MotoGP and WRC.

Let me know guys,

Many thanks in advance

Got a date? That'd narrow things down.

Spa, Monza, Imola, Jerez, Silverstone, Donington, Nurburgring, Magny Cours, and LeMans.

Start with those venues.

Got a date? That'd narrow things down.
no idea yet, we only decided on july or august. if there's something exciting going on,we could schedule around that.
Spa, Monza, Imola, Jerez, Silverstone, Donington, Nurburgring, Magny Cours, and LeMans.

Start with those venues.

i think silverstone and donnington are going to be too far away

monza, imola and the Ring are on the list.

theres a big 24hr. at the ring in mid august which might be pretty cool

Nurburgring for SURE. Between the track, the towns, and the Castle, there is a TON of cool history to discover. Stay in the RingHaus hotel, Martin (part-owner/operator) is a great guy and will help you out with lots of useful information. He's happy to give rides in his Euro E36 M3 too :) If you're in a rental car, be aware that there might be a clause in the rental contract that exempts the Nurburgring from insurance coverage. If you're going to drive on it, memorize the track in GT4...it helps alot.

Also, if you want an absolutely gorgeous german town to explore, Cochem is really close to the 'Ring and would make a great day trip for females/relatives not interested in the Nurburgring.

Ring:
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z40/Tyler135i/IMG_1476.jpg
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Ringhaus with our rental beast and Martin's E36 (the hotel is literally a stone's throw from the castle; just down the hill from it):
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z40/Tyler135i/IMG_1568.jpg


Cochem:
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z40/Tyler135i/IMG_1627.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z40/Tyler135i/IMG_1692.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z40/Tyler135i/IMG_1684.jpg

This seriously makes me want to go to Germany. Take alot of pictures so we could see them all when you come back.

And there is only a few German words you need to know "Bier, bitte" and/or "Weis bier, bitte." Oh and danke.

summer 2008 = European Championship in Switzerland and Austria
if you like football, this is the place to be..... i know i will

RingTaxi, get on the list right now!!!!!!..........(probably already full, but doesn't hurt to try....)

It depends on dates and your itenerary. Are you trying to stay in the South of Europe? If so, the Circuit de Paul Richard is just north of Nice in the Cote d'Azure. This is Bernie's baby and is used to test F1 and to host FIM races. Outside of that, Corsica hosts the Rallye de France, Barcelona hosts the Rally du Catalunya. Not sure where they plan on putting the Gran Prix de France, but Paul Richard seems a likely choice. Then there is Monte Carlo, 24 heures de Man in June, Imola, Monza, the F1 race in Spain (Barcelona or Jerez next year... not sure why I can't remember this). Spa or the Nurburgring would be awesome if you plan to head in the Germany/Belgium (apparently they are about an hour apart).

For a bit of personal fun, try the Stelvio Pass... or re-enact portions of the Mille Miglia. Or the Route Napolean!

those pics are awesome :)

have a great trip, hoping to go to the UK for Silverstone in July!!!

This seriously makes me want to go to Germany. Take alot of pictures so we could see them all when you come back.

And there is only a few German words you need to know "Bier, bitte" and/or "Weis bier, bitte." Oh and danke.
hopefully i'll have the time and financial means to get there!
bmwretards pics are def out of control!

RingTaxi, get on the list right now!!!!!!..........(probably already full, but doesn't hurt to try....)
great idea! i'm not sure about getting out of italy and france but Germany is #1 other country to visit. hopefully i could do that! maybe i'll get a ride with Sabine and have her make me $h!t my pants!
It depends on dates and your itenerary. Are you trying to stay in the South of Europe? If so, the Circuit de Paul Richard is just north of Nice in the Cote d'Azure. This is Bernie's baby and is used to test F1 and to host FIM races. Outside of that, Corsica hosts the Rallye de France, Barcelona hosts the Rally du Catalunya. Not sure where they plan on putting the Gran Prix de France, but Paul Richard seems a likely choice. Then there is Monte Carlo, 24 heures de Man in June, Imola, Monza, the F1 race in Spain (Barcelona or Jerez next year... not sure why I can't remember this). Spa or the Nurburgring would be awesome if you plan to head in the Germany/Belgium (apparently they are about an hour apart).

For a bit of personal fun, try the Stelvio Pass... or re-enact portions of the Mille Miglia. Or the Route Napolean!
not sure yet, only july or august so far. its still early to tell. some of those rallies, (i watched corsica on TV) would be crazy to go to! that would be a blast. I didn't realize Spa was so close! theres a nice roadtrip right there.

I actually just did a presentation on the mille miglia, and thought, how sick would that be to drive!
where can i get more info on these routes?

those pics are awesome :)

have a great trip, hoping to go to the UK for Silverstone in July!!!
its a ways off but thanks!

Nurburgring for SURE. Between the track, the towns, and the Castle, there is a TON of cool history to discover. Stay in the RingHaus hotel, Martin (part-owner/operator) is a great guy and will help you out with lots of useful information. He's happy to give rides in his Euro E36 M3 too :) If you're in a rental car, be aware that there might be a clause in the rental contract that exempts the Nurburgring from insurance coverage. If you're going to drive on it, memorize the track in GT4...it helps alot.

Also, if you want an absolutely gorgeous german town to explore, Cochem is really close to the 'Ring and would make a great day trip for females/relatives not interested in the Nurburgring.

wow great pics! i'd love to get to the ring on this trip. hopefully even drive it.that would be nuts. not only do i have it memorized in GT4 but also in forzaII AND project gotham III:rofl: somone needs a life:embarrasm


thanks guys keep em comin'

wow great pics! i'd love to get to the ring on this trip. hopefully even drive it.that would be nuts. not only do i have it memorized in GT4 but also in forzaII AND project gotham III:rofl: somone needs a life:embarrasm


Just know the GT4 model really well, it's very accurate :)